District School Board of Niagara From the Principal’s Desk... Many children love computers, and in terms of literacy education, there is a growing body of research showing that electronic talking books (ETB’s) can help children learn to read through support features offered, such as narrations, feedback and sound effects. ETB’s can also encourage children to read. It has been established that reading at home is linked to higher achievement in reading (Allington, 2006). Further, family literacy is an important facet of children’s literacy learning, and the staff at Greendale School feel very strongly that there needs to be a relationship between websites that have EBT’s and other wonderful tools to engage your child in reading at home: storynory.com; razkids.com; www.roythezebra.com ; www.storylineonline.net. Our Learning Commons also has a large selection of Playaways in stock for students to borrow. April 2018 Spring is Here The nice weather is approaching and students are anxious to ride their bicycles, roller blades and skateboards to school. Please be reminded of a few rules: • bicycles, skateboards and roller blades must be walked on school property. • Students are not allowed to ride their bicycles, skateboards and roller blades on school property Police. • bicycles must be locked in the bike racks. • that he/she be accompanied by an adult to and from school. Gator Gazette Student of the Month Congratulations to the fol- lowing students who were selected as “Students of perseverance which is being or delay in achieving success KDG 1— Ava A., Ali N., Madison S. KDG 2— Josephine M. KDG3— Ella P., Max W. 1-1— Abby B., Peyton H., Emmet M. 1/2— Jave H, Anthony C. 2-1— Ljiljana K., Deven S. 3-1— Saijh D., Christian P. 3-2— Ryleigh G., Joel W. 4-1— Victoria S., Kaylie W. 5-1— Amaya P. 6-1— Katarina C., Sonam D. 7/8-1— Hayden S., Tyler S., Devin T. 7/8-2— Smith S., Connall W., Olivia V. SEFS—Ayesha M. NIKE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Greendale has teamed up with the staff at the Lundy’s Lane Nike Monday, 5 staff members from Nike will be running events at Greendale School such as intramurals, track and field support, and outdoor cooperative games. Nike is also donating funds back to . This money will be used to purchase new gym equipment for our students to use. Grad Photos April 10th, 2018 WHERE DOES FUNDRAISING MONEY GO? Throughout the year we offer pizza and pasta days to fundraise to support our students. We have also been selling popcorn over the past few weeks. So, where do those funds go? This year we have or new games for Games Club, paying for buses for Track and Field, purchasing/replacing technology in classrooms, as well as building onto our community garden this spring.
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District School Board of Niagara
From the Principal’s Desk...
Many children love computers, and in terms of literacy education, there is a growing body of research showing that
electronic talking books (ETB’s) can help children learn to read through support features offered, such as narrations,
feedback and sound effects. ETB’s can also encourage children to read. It has been established that reading at home
is linked to higher achievement in reading (Allington, 2006). Further, family literacy is an important facet of children’s
literacy learning, and the staff at Greendale School feel very strongly that there needs to be a relationship between
websites that have EBT’s and other wonderful tools to engage your child in reading at home: storynory.com;
razkids.com; www.roythezebra.com ; www.storylineonline.net. Our Learning Commons also has a large selection of
Playaways in stock for students to borrow.
April 2018
Spring is Here
The nice weather is approaching and students
are anxious to ride their bicycles, roller blades
and skateboards to school. Please be reminded
of a few rules:
• bicycles, skateboards and roller blades must
be walked on school property.
• Students are not allowed to ride their bicycles, skateboards and
roller blades on school property
Police.
• bicycles must be locked in the bike racks.
• that he/she
be accompanied by an adult to and from school.
Gator Gazette
Student of the Month
Congratulations to the fol-
lowing students who were
selected as “Students of
perseverance which is being
or delay in achieving success
KDG 1— Ava A., Ali N., Madison S.
KDG 2— Josephine M.
KDG3— Ella P., Max W.
1-1— Abby B., Peyton H., Emmet M.
1/2— Jave H, Anthony C.
2-1— Ljiljana K., Deven S.
3-1— Saijh D., Christian P.
3-2— Ryleigh G., Joel W.
4-1— Victoria S., Kaylie W.
5-1— Amaya P.
6-1— Katarina C., Sonam D.
7/8-1— Hayden S., Tyler S., Devin T.
7/8-2— Smith S., Connall W., Olivia V.
SEFS—Ayesha M.
NIKE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Greendale has teamed up with the staff at the Lundy’s Lane Nike
Monday, 5 staff members from Nike will be running events at
Greendale School such as intramurals, track and field support, and
outdoor cooperative games. Nike is also donating funds back to
. This
money will be used to purchase new gym equipment for our students
to use.
Grad Photos April 10th, 2018
WHERE DOES FUNDRAISING MONEY GO?
Throughout the year we offer pizza and pasta days to fundraise to
support our students. We have also been selling popcorn over the
past few weeks. So, where do those funds go? This year we have or
new games for Games Club, paying for buses for Track and Field,
purchasing/replacing technology in classrooms, as well as building
Park in Niagara Falls. (We do not have a rain date scheduled yet.) Once the bus has picked us up at
Greendale, we will start at Oakes Park thereafter. The bus will drive us back to Greendale in time for regular
dismissal.
ALL parents and extended family are encouraged to come out and support their son/daughter. We ask
of
a race for instance. If you have any questions on the day of the event, please direct them to staff members
or administrators that are not running an event at that time.
It is important that ALL students in grade 4 to 8 sign up for 2 track and 2 field events. Some eager students
sign up each event!
The categories are:
Atom (up to 9 years old as of December 31st,2017)
Peewee (10 to 11 years old as of December 31st, 2017)
Bantam (12 years old as of December 31s, 2017)
Midget (13 years old as of December 31st,2017)
The events are:
* Track: 100 M, 200 M, 400 M, 800 M, 1500 M, and 400 M Relay
During the month of April to prepare the students, the events will be introduced to the grade 4 students and
a review to the older grades during their gym classes.
A few reminders to our students...
· Snack Bar...will be open and will have a variety of goodies
· Water bottles...will NOT be sold at the Snack Bar so students will need to bring their own water bottle with
their name on it
· Attendance...will be taken at each event and if a student is not at their event they
will be marked absent
·
and near the snack bar building
·
at the ribbon table (for instance...if your child came in 1st in the long
have completed
their 3 jumps.)
· Food...students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks and to clean up after themselves
· Track and Field Assembly: We will once again give special recognition to the student in each division
(top boy and top girl) at an assembly (usually at the Student of the Month Assembly).
· Regional Track and Field: A second Track and Field Meet will be held at Welland Centennial Secondary
and ONE relay team, per age group.
If parents have any questions or concerns, please contact the school.
Track and Field ~ Wednesday, April 25, 2018 ~ Oakes Park
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Public Health—Dental Department
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy
Children can receive a free fluoride varnish application from the
Niagara Region Public Health dental program. Fluoride varnish
is a protective coating that is painted onto the teeth with a tiny
brush. It helps reduce cavities if applied twice a year.
Why do we recommend fluoride varnish?
Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease of children
In the 2015/2016 school year over 25,000 school-aged children
children were identified having as having cavities.
Untreated cavities can lead to difficulties eating and sleeping, self
-esteem issues, decreased school performance and attendance,
pain, discomfort, infection and poor overall health
Fluoride is not added to Niagara’s drinking water
Tips to keep your child’s teeth healthy…
Brush teeth two times per day
Use a pea-sized portion of fluoride toothpaste
Spend two minutes brushing each time with help from an adult
Floss daily
Provide a healthy diet and limit sugary drinks, sticky candy and
snacks. Water is best.
Schedule regular dental checkups at least
and sealants).
For more information on dental services
and programs please call the Dental
Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-
6074 ext. 7399 or visit
Greendale Public School
The Hairy Challenge Keeps Growing Please remember that the Hairy Challenge will be taking place at Greendale P.S. in June (TBD). Re-member your hair must be at least 21 cms in length and it should be free of hair dye. Permis-sion forms will be sent home soon! The Hairy Challenge will not only be open to students and staff at Greendale but to friends, family members
donating your hair to help and support someone battling cancer! Donated hair from the Hairy
from cancer! Your contribution can
make a DIFFERENCE!
Donate to the Greendale Hairy Challenge this
June!!
Vaping Information Night All Parents Invited! Vaping among youth is an emerging issue in Niagara. Recent data
The majority of youth also reported that there is no risk to vaping, even though many products contain nicotine which is highly addictive. Come to our session to learn more about: · The latest products on the market · The laws and perspective from a Tobacco Control Officer · Practical tools and resources for parents Date: Thursday April 19, 2018 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Niagara Region Public Health, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way Thorold - Room CE 102 To register please contact: [email protected]